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Procedure With the engine off, pop the hood and find the battery. Detach the negative (black) battery cable from the battery. First loosen the nut with a combination wrench. A better tool to use would be battery pliers or a battery wrench. Twist and pull up on the end of the cable with your hand. If it does not come off easily you may want to purchase a battery terminal puller. This will help prevent damage to your battery or cables. It is not recommended to use a screwdriver as a pry-bar; this could break off your battery terminal or cause other damage. Detach the positive (red) battery cable from the battery using the same method. Using a combination wrench or a socket and ratchet, remove the battery hold-down clamp. Take the battery out of the battery tray. Batteries are heavy, so grab from the bottom using both hands. If the battery has a handle, use that instead. Use either a battery cleaning solution or the baking soda and water mixture to thoroughly clean any corrosion that may be left behind on your battery tray and hold down clamp from your old battery. Clean the battery cable connectors with a wire brush. To remove heavy corrosion from the connectors, use battery-cleaning solution. Place the new battery in the battery hold-down tray and secure the battery with the hold-down clamp. Spray both terminal ends with anti-corrosion solution. Attach and tighten the positive battery cable (Red). Attach and tighten the negative battery cable (Black). Ensure that all cable connections/ hold downs are properly tightened. Check the security of your battery by trying to move it back and forth. If you can move the battery cable terminals at all, your car may not start due to a weak electrical connection.

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Never open battery caps with your face directly over the battery. Use baking soda or an approved cleaning agent to neutralize any spilled acid. Never smoke in battery charging areas.Keep tools and other metallic objects away from uncovered batteries.Do not strike the sides of the battery with any tool that could produce a spark.Have a dry-chemical fire extinguisher in charging areas or readily available.Neutralize static buildup before touching a battery by contacting the nearest grounded surface. Always handle batteries in a well ventilated area. Never touch both battery terminals with your bare hands at the same time. Remove rings, watches and dangling jewelry when working with or near batteries. Only use insulated/non-conducting tools to remove cell caps. Never lay tools or other metal parts on top of a battery. Exposed terminals, even on disconnected batteries, are an electrical shock hazard. Ensure charger is turned off before connecting or disconnecting a battery to prevent arcing.Replacing your battery Changing a car battery is something that most people will be able to do themselves. The hardest part is usually to lift it out of the car once it has been disconnected because it's weight. Keep track of your battery's life and replace it before it leaves you stranded. What You Need to KnowEnsure vehicle is turned off, emergency brake set, and in parkTake care not to spill battery acid on you, your clothing, or paintRecycle your battery at your local Pep BoysMake sure you're connecting the wires to the correct battery terminal Do-It-Yourself Battery Tasks Replacing Your BatteryCharging Your BatteryJump-starting Your Battery

Buy the correct replacement battery. Find out what kind of battery you're replacing (or the dimensions of your battery) and bring this, your car's make, model and engine size information to a local auto parts store. This is important because automotive batteries vary in size and electrical capacity and you will want to purchase a battery which matches the size of the battery tray/support in your vehicle. In some areas of the US, you will be charged a "core" fee when you purchase a new battery, if you bring in your old battery after or when purchasing your new battery you will not get charged this fee.

Never open battery caps with your face directly over the battery. Use baking soda or an approved cleaning agent to neutralize any spilled acid. Never smoke in battery charging areas.Keep tools and other metallic objects away from uncovered batteries.Do not strike the sides of the battery with any tool that could produce a spark.Have a dry-chemical fire extinguisher in charging areas or readily available.Neutralize static buildup before touching a battery by contacting the nearest grounded surface. Always handle batteries in a well ventilated area. Never touch both battery terminals with your bare hands at the same time. Remove rings, watches and dangling jewelry when working with or near batteries. Only use insulated/non-conducting tools to remove cell caps. Never lay tools or other metal parts on top of a battery. Exposed terminals, even on disconnected batteries, are an electrical shock hazard. Ensure charger is turned off before connecting or disconnecting a battery to prevent arcing.

Search Add New Question How can I remove the battery from my 2010 Ford Ranger? wikiHow Contributor Look down the side of the battery, there is a 10 mm or an 8 mm bolt holding it down. Use a socket with a long extension. Thanks! Yes No Not Helpful 3 Helpful 4 Do you need to leave the engine running after the battery change? wikiHow Contributor The reason you leave the engine running is to charge the battery. If the charge is completed, turn it off. If it turns back on, you're good. If not, back to charging. Thanks! Yes No Not Helpful 8 Helpful 2 How do I clean a car that hasn't been cleaned in awhile? wikiHow Contributor Use WD40. Wipe on with paper towel, then wipe off thoroughly with a clean paper towel, leaving no residue. Do not use on glass. Works well on headlights and tires as well. Use rubbing alcohol or ammonia and newspaper for the glass inside and outside. Thanks! Yes No Not Helpful 15 Helpful 3 How do I remove a battery from my Vauxhall Corsa 1200cc if it has a cover preventing me from lifting it out? wikiHow Contributor Look around the cover for little round plugs which are what hold it down. Put your hands all around the cover looking for small screws just in case they have them on your particular make and model. Thanks! Yes No Not Helpful 4 Helpful 1 Got any safety tips? Can I be grounded while changing the battery? Logic Johnson Lafontaine Rule #1 to 100: Do not ever touch (or let an object touch) both terminals on a battery at once. Thanks! Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0

Warnings Do not allow any automotive battery to turn on its side or upside down. You should never connect the two battery terminals directly. If you wear any rings, remove them or cover them with electrical tape or latex gloves before working on electrical systems. Even a depleted battery can deliver enough current to melt a gold ring, which would result in serious injury. Do not allow the used battery to come into contact with your clothes. If you do, two or three wash cycles later, holes will appear in clothes from where the acid has eaten through them. To be on the safe side, wear a disposable apron or old clothes you intend to discard soon. Do not spray the lithium grease on any other parts of the engine block other than the positive and negative terminals. Always wear eye protection and gloves. Do not put the used battery on your car's carpet without putting down plastic or other protection to keep the battery acid from getting on the carpet. Don't leave any metal objects on the battery as the two terminals might be connected, making a circuit.